KTM India launches 160 Duke motorcycle at INR 185 thousand On August 11, 2025, KTM India launched the all-new KTM 160 Duke motorcycle, marking its entry into the 160cc segment. It is priced at INR 185,000 and bookings are now open nationwide. The KTM 160 Duke is powered by a 164.2 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled SOHC engine delivering 19 PS at 9,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm at 7,500 rpm. It features an iconic split trellis frame for stability...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

(OE) partnership with Stellantis to supply tires for the Citroën C5 and C5 Aircross models, growing its presence in the European OE market. Under this agreement, Nexen Tire’s N'FERA Sport summer tire, sized 225/60R18 104V XL, has been approved for factory installation on Citroën’s popular C-segment SUVs. The tires are being produced at Nexen’s European plant in the Czech Republic. Based on Nexen Tire press release...

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Renault launches Koles SUV in Colombia On July 23, Renault Colombia announced the launch of the new Koleos Full Hybrid E-Tech. This large SUV introduces a fully hybrid powertrain option to the brand’s D-E segment SUV portfolio in the country. It is available in two versions: The Techno 4×4 and the Esprit Alpine E-Tech with a -plug-in hybrid system. It measures 4.78 meters in length, with a 2.82-meter wheelbase, and offers up to 1,990 liters of...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/09

ted in Bengaluru. This centre will focus on software-defined vehicles (SDV), with an aim to enhance its digital capabilities and develop solutions for electric vehicles and clean mobility. During the quarter ending June 2025, Lumax Auto Technologies launched several new products in the four-wheeler segment. These include a shark fin antenna for Mahindra & Mahindra’s Scorpio N, a feeder assembly shark fin antenna for the export model of Honda Ca...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

y features a redesigned front fascia, new rims, enhanced smart technology, and improved safety, while maintaining its signature styling. It is expected to retain the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Territory continues to be a leading choice in Vietnam’s C-segment SUV market, with 5,630 units sold in the first half of 2025. (From Ford Vietnam social media updates and an article of Autodaily.vn on August ...

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ed by 0.2% YoY in July 2025 to 76,439 units against 76,261 units last year. Two-wheeler (2W) sales decreased by 6.5% YoY to 13,55,504 units against 14,49,487 units last year, while three-wheeler (3W) sales increased by 0.8% YoY to 111,426 units against 110,511 units.  In the passenger vehicle (PV) segment, it was driven by robust rural demand. The Aashaada period, along with auspicious delivery days, combined with targeted schemes, new model int...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

re pacts to support exports and production growth. MSIL highlighted continued weak growth in India’s car market, citing stricter emission and safety norms, including BS 6. Despite India’s strong GDP growth, car ownership remains low. It noted that this muted growth is happening as the small car segment, a historical industry driver, continues to shrink due to affordability issues and rising entry-level prices spurred by regulations. With the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

lligent full-size SUV, will be launched in 2026. -          Development outside of China: By 2027, build a lineup of over 30 models for markets outside of China, which encompasses the ICEV (internal combustion engine vehicle), HEV (hybrid electric vehicle), and EV powertrains, the A0- to C-segment vehicle classes, and the left- and right-hand drive vehicle markets. By 2027, establish over 2,000 outlets around the world, and have key mark...

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ment to acquire a 60% majority stake in ChargeDot, ABB E-mobility's AC home-and-workplace charging business. ABB E-mobility will retain a 40% share. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. This transaction enables Mentech to expand its position in the growing AC charging segment, leveraging ChargeDot’s technology platform. For ABB E-mobility, the majority stake sale marks a strategic step to further sharpen its focus...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Toyota Thailand sells 113,889 units in H1 2025, holds 2025 forecast amid soft July outlook Announced on July 29, 2025, Toyota Motor Thailand reported H1 2025 sales of 113,889 units, down 2.1% year over year, securing a 37.6% market share. In the 1-ton pickup truck segment (including both pure pickups and pickup-based passenger vehicles or PPVs), Toyota sold 42,430 units, capturing 44.8% of the segment. Passenger car sales totaled 39,644 units (33...

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ts, followed by the Vios sedan at 1,213 units. Corolla Cross, Veloz Cross, and Innova Cross also showed steady growth, selling 841, 805, and 717 units, respectively. From January to July 2025, Toyota delivered nearly 36,000 vehicles, a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In the luxury segment, Lexus sold 173 vehicles in July, with total deliveries reaching 14,789 since entering the Vietnamese market. (From Toyota Vietnam press relea...

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was six times larger than the plant Foxconn is constructing in Houston, Texas to manufacture Nvidia's GB300 AI servers.  Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., as Foxconn is officially called, said in a separate statement that it plans to continue operating at the Lordstown site and values the automotive segment.  “Foxconn will be involved in the manufacturing of products for customers at the Lordstown facility,” the company said. “Foxconn will ...

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nits delivered in Q2 2024. Among its business divisions:        • Ford Pro generated USD 2.3 billion in EBIT with a margin of 12.3% on USD 18.8 billion in revenue.         • Ford Blue reported USD 661 million in EBIT, down from USD 1.2 billion a year ago due to 6% volume decline, and segment revenue declined 3% to USD 25.8 billion.         • Ford Model e, the electric division, reported a Q2 EBIT loss of USD (1.3) billion, ...

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GB Corp appoints as official distributor of Deepal in Egypt On July 31, GB Corp announced its appointment as the official Distributor of Deepal in Egypt. Deepal is a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, part of the Changan Automobile Group, and is focused on electric vehicles and range-extended electric vehicles. This representation allows GB Corp to venture into the new energy segment as a part of the group diversification strategy to offer d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01

ed its new generation of DMT&YEA technologies, four new bus models (H9, H12, E9, and E12PRO), and its upgraded service brand, EnRoute+. Yutong also signed a major deal with local operator WIL for 400 electric buses — the largest-ever order for new energy buses, the biggest bus deal in a specific segment, and the largest overall bus and coach order in Pakistan, at the event. The H9 and H12 buses use Yutong’s advanced DMT hybrid system, which ...

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), EBIT of EUR 5.8 billion (down 26.8% YOY), and net profit of EUR 4.0 billion (down 29.0% YOY). Revenues fell compared to last year, mainly due to currency exchange effects and lower demand in China. Higher tariffs, especially rising US duties and EU measures on Chinese EVs, reduced the automotive segment’s EBIT margin by about 1.5% points in H1 2025. In H1, vehicle sales for the group were down 0.5% YoY to 1,207,594 units. Of which, BMW’s v...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Vs. Tata Motors and MG (including a joint venture with JSW Group) lead the BEV market with their popular mass-market models, while Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and Maruti Suzuki are also introducing their own offerings. Thus, the Indian market continues to present growth opportunities in the BEV segment. In contrast to other markets, India still faces broader geopolitical tensions, complicating entry for Chinese automakers. For instance, BYD A...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

All-new BYD ATTO 2 B segment electric SUV launched in Malaysia Announced on July 27, 2025, BYD Malaysia has officially launched the all-new B segment electric SUV BYD ATTO 2, priced from MYR 100,000. Following its official local debut on July 24, the ATTO 2 was showcased to the public during an event held in Kuala Lumpur from July 25 to 27. Powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 130 kW of power and 290 Nm of torque, the ATTO 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

Iveco Group, Italy to sell defence business to Leonardo for EUR 1.7 billion On July 30, 2025, Iveco Group N.V. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Defence Business, including the IDV and ASTRA brands, to Leonardo S.p.A. for an enterprise value of EUR 1.7 billion. The deal will create an Italy-based European leader in the land defence segment with the scale and capabilities to compete globally. The sale follows Iveco Group...

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started its second production line in Nördlingen, Bavaria along with the Ellwangen line, it is currently the only production facility in Europe for high-performance lithium-ion round cells. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume highlighted three main challenges, i.e., sharply falling demand in China’s luxury segment, rising US import tariffs hurting business, and the dollar’s exchange rate possibly causing more issues. Also, the shift to electric vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30